<p>…the fact that it doesn’t have an International Relations major. I know, I know, there is a 5C certificate program. But for someone seriously desiring an IR *major<a href=“I%20also%20plan%20on%20graduate%20school,%20yeah”>/i</a>, is there any way I can get it? Would it be possible design the major for myself?</p>
<p>you echo me....</p>
<p>You may design your own major, but will probably have to take some classes through the 5 College Consortium, which basically is the certificate program.</p>
<p>Will an economic major provide me with necessary knowledge and skills to pursue business administration or banking at a graduate school?</p>
<p>Definitely, themoonofdeath. In fact, if you think about it, there's hardly any other major more suitable for the things you just described. Wouldn't you say so?</p>
<p>ejr1: I wouldn't mind using the consortium. It's just that I'd like to go more in depth than the certificate program lets me. But this would definitely be possible, right?</p>
<p>If the courses are there...</p>
<p>the fact that val closes at 7:30</p>
<p>the what closes at 7:30???</p>
<p>How does whoopa's comment relate to my question? :confused:</p>
<p>And to all those who provided a useful response, thank you :).</p>
<p>val is the dining hall, and it closes at 7:30. Whoopa does not like this fact about Amherst.</p>
<p>Just Valentine.
If Amherst had Middlebury's food and dining hall, it would be perfectly divine.</p>
<p>you don't need to major in IR to go to a graduate program...in fact, most grad programs like to see a unique and interesting set of classes in evaluating applicants. a lot of kids who go to med school major in anthropology or psychology, a lot of law school kids major in english or math. you could also design a major that incorporates a couple of disciplines in order to simulate an IR major. either way, amherst is one of the best places you can be for anything you want to do.</p>
<p>It doesn't matter if they don't have an IR program. Just major in political science with a focus in IR/World Politics as they might call it. You can do that for your major. And it's true, grad schools like a broader base; grad school is where you are supposed to pick a focus.</p>
<p>And Val closes it's doors at 7 30 but you can stay in their till at least 8</p>
<p>My friend who goes to Middlebury ate at Amherst one time and couldn't really tell any difference between the food at the two colleges.</p>
<p>Have you seen Middlebury's dining halls? There are 5 of them, and they each offer a different atmosphere and have unique culinary themes.</p>
<p>Food is food. Amherst offers enough variety of food to get you by. And I don't really get the idea of different atmosphere. You can sit in different places in Val. It's a big dining hall. Different areas.</p>
<p>Ah, thanks guys.</p>
<p>Now how did this morph into a discussion about dining halls? :D</p>
<p>Haha, my bad.</p>
<p>Middlebury happens to have absolutely amazing dining facilities, and I had planned to matriculate there.</p>
<p>Though, ultimately it doesn't matter much. I'd imagine cafeteria food can only taste so good.</p>
<p>What made you decide on Amherst instead of Middleburry if you don't mind me asking?</p>